Fish freedom act.Tuna, mackerel mackerel, common name for members of the family Scombridae, 60 species of open-sea fishes, including the albacore, bonito, and tuna. They are characterized by deeply forked tails that narrow greatly where they join the body; small finlets behind both the dorsal and , and other fatty fish can bubble a sigh of relief. Although they are rich in omega-3 fats--a component necessary for good health in humans--they're not the only source available. Dr. Thomas H. Lee, editor in chief of Harvard Heart Letter, says seeds, nuts, some oils, greens, and supplements are other ways for humans to get those important omega-3 fats. "Foods are almost always a better way to get nutrients than pills," he states. Ground up flaxseeds, soybeans, walnuts, or wheat germ wheat germ n. The vitamin-rich embryo of the wheat kernel that is separated before milling for use as a cereal or food supplement. wheat germ Noun the vitamin-rich middle part of a grain of wheat are all on his short list of sources. "If you like greens," he adds, "follow Popeye's advice and eat more spinach spinach, annual plant (Spinacia oleracea) of the family Chenopodiaceae (goosefoot family), probably of Persian origin and known to have been introduced into Europe in the 15th cent. ." Dr. Lee suggests that using plant oils that contain omega-3 fats is another method for getting them into your diet. So rather than trying to hook a big one, go fishing in your favorite supermarket and reel in all the omega-3 fats you need. No bait bait a preparation containing a palatable food substance such as raw meat, carrot or bran and a pharmaceutical or poisonous substance. The purpose is to introduce the medicament or poison into the unsuspecting animal. necessary. (Harvard Health Letter) |
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